Admission Deferral Request Form

Deferral Request Form

The admitted students in the following programs/schools may be considered for deferrals:
- Undergraduate programs
- Bachelor's-Master's program
- College of Performing Arts graduate programs
- New School for Social Research master’s programs (excluding those offered fellowships)
- Parsons Paris
- Parsons School of Design
- Schools of Public Engagement master’s and graduate certificate programs
Deferral to spring entry is not available for Parsons Paris.
Deferral Terms
- All deferral requests are subject to approval by the director of admission.
- Students granted deferrals must submit a $500 deposit to reserve their seat in the incoming class ; including those previously permitted to accept admission without a deposit. (Students who are seeking a deferral due to financial reasons are advised to discuss their situation with The New School Financial Aid Office before remitting the $500 enrollment deposit to reserve their place in the class for a future term.)
- Applicants approved for deferral will receive the same institutional awards offered upon admission.
- Students are not permitted to enroll as a degree-seeking student at another college or university during the time of their deferral.
- Students who choose to enroll in non-degree gap year program where college credit is earned or as a non-degree student at another college or university must have the coursework pre-approved by the director of admission if they wish to have the coursework considered for transfer.
- Students may not defer for more than one year. Active members of the armed forces only have special permission to defer for up to two years.
- Students may not enter the university at a higher level than they were admitted (e.g., transfer rather than first-year entry). Students seeking to enter at a higher level must submit a new application to the appropriate level.
- Transfer students admitted to Parsons School of Design should first consult an admission counselor to determine if a one semester deferral will impact their time to degree completion.
- Students who do not adhere to the terms of the deferral policy forfeit their admission and their enrollment deposit. If they wish to seek admission for a future term they must submit a new application, including all application materials.
- Students approved for deferral will be prompted to reconfirm their intent to enroll early in the semester preceding the one to which they have deferred. Students who do not reconfirm by May 1 for fall entry or December 1 for spring entry will forfeit their seat.
Deadlines

If you were originally admitted to the:
- Fall Term - August 15
- Spring Term - January 1
- Summer Term - June 15 Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students only)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name *
Last Name *
Student ID Number *
ID number can be found in your offer of admission letter
Citizenship *

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident U.S. Dual Citizen U.S. Refugee or Asylee Non U.S. Citizen (International Student)
Email Address *
Your decision notification email will be sent to this email address
Mailing Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code Country
Mailing Address Valid until

Month Day Year
Date
Telephone Number *

Country Code Area Code Phone Number
Please indicate if this is a home or mobile number *
I accept the offer of admission by the The New School and wish to defer my enrollment to *

Spring 2021 Fall 2021 Summer 2021 (Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students ONLY)
Degree level

Graduate Undergraduate
Which school/program were you admitted to? *

Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students College of Performing Arts: School of Drama College of Performing Arts: School of Jazz and Contemporary Music College of Performing Arts: Mannes School of Music Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Lang and Parsons BA/BFA pathway program Lang and Jazz BA/BFA pathway program Parsons Paris (BFA/BBA) Parsons School of Design (BFA/BBA) Parsons School of Design (AAS)
Which school/program were you admitted to? *

Bachelor's/Master's Program (Current BA/MA New School students only) College of Performing Arts College of Performing Arts: Mannes School of Music The New School for Social Research Parsons Paris (Graduate programs) Parsons School of Design (Graduate programs) Schools of Public Engagement - (Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management, International Affairs, Creative Writing, Media Studies, Media Management, Public and Urban Policy, TESOL )
What major where you admitted to?
Give a brief explanation of why you are requesting this deferral. *
How to you plan to spend your time during your deferral? *
TUITION DEPOSIT PAYMENT

I understand that my deferral request cannot be processed unless I have paid the $500 tuition deposit as a confirmation of my enrollment.

I understand that this non-refundable deposit will be applied to my tuition account.

To pay your deposit:

Please use the online system at my.newschool.edu to pay your admission tuition deposit.
- First-time users: Look up the net ID for your user name and enter your date of birth as your password (MMDDYY format)
- Returning users: Use your current log-in information .
Whether you are a first-time or returning user, if your password does not work click the "Reset Your Password" link.
CERTIFICATION

I understand that a deferral will only be granted for up to one year from the start of the term I was admitted. After one year has passed I understand that I must submit a new application for admission and submit new application materials. I understand and agree to the terms of this deferral agreement. By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and will adhere to the policies stipulated on this form.
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Deferral Request Form

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